Social Worker

New York Junior Tennis & Learning; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

An educational nonprofit organization is seeking a full-time Social Worker to support afterschool programs in the Bronx. The role involves providing emotional support to students, coaching staff, and supervising interns. Qualified candidates should have an MSW and experience with diverse communities. This position offers extensive benefits and requires working on-site in various Bronx locations.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience working with children and youth.
• 1–2 years of experience supervising interns or coaching staff.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and behavioral support to students during afterschool hours.
• Supervise Bronx-based social work interns, providing coaching and feedback.
• Conduct site visits and support family engagement efforts.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Cultural humility

Knowledge of trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Overview

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is seeking a full-time, in-person Social Worker to support afterschool programs at Bronx sites through a combination of direct student services, staff training, and intern supervision. This role includes providing emotional and behavioral support to students, facilitating SEL groups, coaching staff, and leading trauma-informed and restorative practices. The Social Worker will supervise Bronx-based social work interns and split their time between assigned school sites and NYJTL’s Cary Leeds Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide short-term emotional and behavioral support to students during afterschool hours
• Coach afterschool staff and Site Directors on trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and SEL strategies
• Supervise Bronx-based social work interns, including observations, feedback, and weekly reflective supervision
• Conduct regular site visits to assess program quality and provide on-site consultation during student crises
• Support family engagement efforts and help develop culturally responsive tools and resources for sites
• Coordinate with school-day staff and caregivers to ensure continuity of student support
• Analyze SEL survey data and contribute to ongoing program evaluation
• Lead and participate in cross-site trainings, group supervision, and learning communities
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission of NYJTL’s afterschool and mental health programming

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
• 2–4 years of experience working with children and youth
• 1–2 years of experience supervising interns or coaching staff
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning (SEL), and restorative practices
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated cultural humility and experience working with diverse communities

Licensed Requirements

• New York State LMSW (or a willingness to receive within the first 6 months of employment)
• SIFI Certification (or a willingness to receive within the first year of employment)

Preferred

• Experience working in school-based or afterschool settings
• Familiarity with NYC DOE/DOH afterschool programming

Location(s)

• PS 075 X – School of Research and Discovery — 984 Faile Street, Bronx, NY
• PS 345 X – LION Elementary — 730 Bryant Avenue, Bronx, NY
• MS 316 X – KAPPA III — 2055 Mapes Avenue, Bronx, NY

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday-Friday
• Work Location: In-Person (reporting to Bronx afterschool sites and Cary Leeds Center)

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education

Industries

• Education

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